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Mastering
the Basics
E
Zooming
The camcorder’s zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for your
recordings. The camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming and
digital zooming. Image resolution is slightly lower with the digital zoom.
10
×
Optical Zoom
Move the zoom lever toward
W
to zoom out (wide-
angle). Move it toward
T
to zoom in (telephoto).
• Press the zoom lever slightly for a slow zoom. Press harder for a
faster zoom.
• You can also use the
T
and
W
buttons on the wireless controller.
However, you cannot control the zoom speed.
40
×
/200
×
Digital Zoom (Card: 40
×
)
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.
2. Turn the selector dial to select [CAMERA SET UP] and
press the selector dial.
3. Select [D.ZOOM] and press the selector dial.
4. Select a setting option.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
CARD PLAY (VCR)
CARD CAMERA
PLAY (VCR)
CAMERA
T
W
Zoom in
Zoom out
D.ZOOM•••••••40
×
CAMERA SET UP
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